a general update: the day to day goings

Friends Running Marathons – I have very guapo (hard-working in paraguay and good-looking in all other spanish speaking countries….I guess my friends are both!) friends! Three of my VAC buddies just completed the Buenos Aires Marathon this past Sunday! Not only did they train for a marathon they did in Paraguay! You can read about Jill Anderson (my site buddies experiences at www.jillinparaguay.blogspot.com) and see for yourself how amazing they really are!

Life in Horqueta – its going! Today is the day of the Liberal Party, not exactly its birthday but a good excuse to show patriotism, barbeque and drink some beers with fellow Blue party members. The firecrackers started the morning off on a festive note at about 6:30am! Horqueta is known for being a very Liberal town, and show their spirit by driving pick-ups through town with big blue flags and blaring the Liberal Party-Polka! Thanks to their generosity in music sharing, everyone in Horqueta gets to celebrate today!

We have had lots of rain the last two days, which has been more than welcomed. Spring is usually known for its dryness, being coined the, “Epoca de la vaca flaca” or the season of the skinny cow. While people still are pretty sogue (broke) now, rain is good news for the kokuekuera (fields). It is slightly worse news for the dirt roads both within and outside of the city, its pretty muddy everywhere and most roads get washed out and harder to navigate (if driving a car, moto, bike or ox cart).

Pretzel Goldfish – I am the unbelievably happy recipient of an amazing care-package from home! Mom sent a box of Target goodness! Among the most horded items are a 4lb bag of Crazins and TWO bags of Pretzel Goldfish! I am one VERY happy camper!


What does Ña mean!?!?! I have mentioned the Ña Rubias, with whom I drink mate every evening. I have mentioned Ña Juana who works at the farmers market. And on many occasions I have written about Ña Olga my beloved first host mom, who is now more of a best friend than anything else! Ña is a term of respect that a woman acquires when she gets married or has kids. It is used almost identically to Mrs. in English!